World Christianity in Muslim encounter
Subtitle: essays in memory of David A. Kerr, volume 2
By: edited by Stephen R. Goodwin.
Contributors: Kerr, David A.; Goodwin, Stephen R.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 363
ISBN-13: 9781847065117
Subjects: Islam -- Relations -- Christianity; Christianity and other religions -- Islam
Description: "Global Christianity in Local Context and Muslim Encounter is a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. Volume 2 is a veritable Who's Who of renowned Christian and Muslim scholars that have shaped the course of Christian-Muslim dialogue over the last half century. Their contributions in this volume address contemporary and pivotal issues facing Christians and Muslims today, such as Islamophobia, Islamism, Religious Freedom, Inter-religious Challenges and Urbanism, Mission and Economic Globalisation, Suffering and Social Responsibility, and others."--Bloomsbury Publishing.